Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). At 267 lbs and 196 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter 20 2006's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Resorter 20 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelResorter 2
ModelVentura 192 L2S
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail267 lbs. (121 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg121.11
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.267
Weight - lbs.196
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (24 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,079 lbs. (489 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available